Marine Ecology Technician

2 weeks ago

Auckland City, New Zealand Science New Zealand Full time

Seeking a Fisheries Technician to undertake research and fieldwork for the sustainable management of New Zealand's fishery resources.

About us:
At Earth Sciences New Zealand, we're proud of our contribution to science and innovation in Aotearoa. You'll be part of a collaborative and purpose-driven organisation where your work has impact. To deliver the science needed to achieve meaningful change, we are committed to providing the best for our people, strengthening domestic and international collaborations, partnering with Māori, supporting Pacific resilience, leveraging advanced technologies, and investing wisely in essential assets and infrastructure. We also uphold our environmental responsibilities and maintain a strong focus on financial sustainability, ensuring our work continues to make a lasting difference.

About the position:
The purpose of this position is to provide technical support for research and consulting projects in fisheries, ecology and biosecurity to inform marine ecosystem management. We seek a motivated marine sciences graduate to work as an effective team member across a number of projects. You will help with the delivery of projects that involve engaging with industry, laboratory work and data management & analysis. You'll work in coastal settings as part of a field team conducting boat-based activities, while also collecting samples at commercial fishing premises. This position sits within the NIWA business unit of Earth Sciences New Zealand.

Key responsibilities include:

- Undertake fisheries monitoring activities, with particular emphasis on the sampling of fish landings at licensed commercial packing establishments.
- Processing samples collected during ecological field surveys.
- Managing data (i.e. processing, compiling, validating, databasing and archiving data post collection)
- Assisting with Recreational Fisheries survey co-ordination and data management.
- Assisting with biosecurity surveys and other marine ecology fieldwork.

What you'll bring:

- A degree in the marine sciences and sound knowledge of the New Zealand marine environment.
- Excellent practical skills and be able to contribute effectively in the field - boating experience will come in very handy.
- Experience working on laboratory tasks, as well as proficiency across a range of computing, video and data handling skills.
- You'll be a top team player and have great communication skills, a flexible approach to a dynamic work environment and a can-do attitude to solving problems.

What we offer:

- Varied, challenging and important work with talented colleagues in an organisation devoted to earth science.
- A high performing organisation with a focus on employee development and wellbeing
- Generous leave entitlements and employee benefits

Job Details
- Crown research institute
- NIWA
- Reference #
- 58975
- Posted on
- 05 Aug 2025
- Closes on
- 24 Aug 2025 23:55
- Location(s)
- Auckland
- Expertise
- Marine & Freshwater Science
- Job level(s)
- Technician
- Work type(s)
- Permanent
- More details (document)
- Earth Sciences NZ Fisheries Technician PD July 2025.pdf

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